Carbine 1.0 – Rifle Fundamentals
Price: $195
Duration: 4 hrs.
Location: 14646 Wewahootee Rd, Orlando, FL 32832
Gatekeeper Defense Training provides practical rifle training in Orlando, Florida for responsible civilians and shooting enthusiasts who want to become more capable with the modern sporting rifle. Carbine 1.0 focuses on the essential skills required to safely handle, manipulate, and accurately fire a rifle while building confidence and efficiency with the platform.
Carbine 1.0 – Rifle Fundamentals
Whether you recently purchased an AR-style rifle or want to build a stronger foundation with the platform, Carbine 1.0 is designed to develop safe and competent rifle shooters. This course focuses on practical rifle handling, marksmanship fundamentals, and efficient gun manipulation.
This course is a good fit for:
• AR-15 owners who want to learn how to properly run their rifle
• Shooters looking to improve accuracy and rifle handling
• Responsible gun owners who recently purchased a rifle
• Students preparing for more advanced rifle training
• Anyone seeking structured instruction to build confidence with the platform
No previous rifle training is required, but students must demonstrate safe firearm handling and basic familiarity with their rifle.
Course Breakdown: What You’ll Learn
✅ Rifle Safety & Handling – Learn proper rifle handling procedures, muzzle discipline, and safe loading and unloading practices.
✅ Rifle Fundamentals – Develop proper stance, stock placement, grip, sight picture, and trigger control.
✅ Controlled Shot Placement – Build accuracy and consistency through deliberate shooting drills.
✅ Emergency Reloads – Learn how to efficiently reload the rifle and return to target quickly.
✅ Understanding Mechanical Offset – Learn how optic height affects bullet impact at close distances.
✅ Positional Shooting – Practice firing from standing, kneeling, and prone positions to improve stability and accuracy.
Why Choose Gatekeeper Defense for Rifle Training?
• Taught by a USCCA Certified Instructor
• Structured, skills-based instruction focused on safety and consistency
• Private outdoor range environment with focused training
• Practical rifle instruction designed for responsible gun owners
This course focuses on developing capable, disciplined rifle shooters through structured training and deliberate skill progression.
What to Bring
✔ AR-15 style rifle chambered in .223/5.56
✔ Sling for your rifle
✔ Minimum of 3 magazines
✔ 200 rounds of ammunition (250 recommended)
✔ Eye and ear protection
✔ Appropriate clothing (close-toed shoes, long pants, high-cut shirt)
✔ Magazine pouch (recommended but not required)
✔ Water and snacks
Carbine 1.0 serves as the foundation for additional rifle training at Gatekeeper Defense, including Carbine Movement & Cover and Rifle–Pistol Transitions, where students build on these fundamentals through more advanced rifle handling and applied shooting drills.
Build confidence with your rifle and establish a strong shooting foundation. Register today to secure your spot.